Donyel Speares
Fulton,MD
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 18 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Office Manager
Preston Landscaping
06.2011 - Current
- Maximized cash flow through optimal billing and collection processes.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to facilitate timely deliveries and payments.
- Prepared and submitted monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements to inform decision-makers.
- Utilized company's accounting systems to review reports and prepare assessments.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and develop forecasts for future financial performance.
- Facilitated Companies Health Insurance and 401k plans
Consumables Buyer
HMS Host International
01.2009 - 06.2011
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Organized and implemented SAP system rollout for 150 Travel Plaza locations
- Managed supply for over 30 million in annual sales
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
Assistant Buyer
HMS Host International
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Supported Buyers with purchasing products for 25 million annual sales.
- Sole buying responsibility for Sean John store, Bvlgari store and jewelry category totaling 3.5 million in annual sales.
- Assisted buyers in toy, travel, branded apparel and branded accessory categories. Focus on markdown strategy, warehouse problem shipments, branch issues, apparel and accessory orders and pulling and analyzing weekly reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05.2004
Skills
- Accounts Payable and Receivable Auditing
- Advanced Excel Spreadsheet Functions
- Workload Prioritization
- Vendor Engagement
- Event Coordination
- Financial Data Analyzation
- Financial Records and Processing
Volunteer History
- PTA Luncheon Chair Fulton Elementary 2021 - Present
- PTA Teacher Appreciation Committee 2022 - Present
- Maple Lawn Sharks Swim Team Treasurer 2023
- PTA Treasurer Fulton Elementary 2016-2018
Timeline
Business Office Manager
Preston Landscaping
06.2011 - Current
Consumables Buyer
HMS Host International
01.2009 - 06.2011
Assistant Buyer
HMS Host International
01.2006 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Maryland - College Park